RUN THE HIGH COUNTRY WHERE MOUNTAINS CARVE THE SKY
RUN THE HIGH COUNTRY WHERE MOUNTAINS CARVE THE SKY
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Glacier country reveals itself slowly — wide-open prairie, endless sky, and that clean, wild air before the mountains suddenly rise into view. What starts subtle becomes breathtaking as sharp silhouettes turn into towering walls of stone.
Each mile draws you closer, peaks growing bigger and more defined, until a long, steady climb pulls you higher into expanding views. It’s a quiet, powerful reminder that you’re moving along the edge of one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you only get near the Crown of the Continent.
Day 3
Porcupine Rim | 14.6 mi.
September 19th, 2026
Start: 7:00 am (MT)
Cutoff: 4.5hrs
Elevation: +1,105 ft / -2,956 ft
Experience unique views of the famous Castle Valley with its majestic buttes, craggy cliff faces, and impressive stature. Along our route, catch a glimpse of Coffee Pot Rock and marvel at the colorful layers that have built the land. Elsewhere, listen with hopes of hearing the Colorado River below.
13.1 mi.
JUNE 27, 2026
The course runs along the Eastern border of Glacier National Park. You'll climb for the first 5 miles and then it's all downhill from there. Along the way, you'll be rewarded with incredible views of Glacier National Park and the prairies at its base as you climb Looking Glass Hill. You'll gaze at Two Medicine Lake during miles 5-8 and you'll finish on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Glacier Park Lodge.
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November 7th, 2026
Start: 6:00 pm (PST)
Cutoff: 4hrs
Elevation Gain: 589 ft
Day 2
Gemini Bridges (16.75 mi.)
September 18th, 2026
Start: 7:00 am (MT)
Cutoff: 4.5hrs
Elevation: +1,267 ft / -1,263 ft
Get a taste of this region’s incredible orange sandstone arches without the crowds. This loop trail circumnavigates fins of elevated sandstone and gives you a glimpse of the mighty Colorado River. Through erosion, these fins have transformed into a variety of partial and full arches that span the bright blue sky.
Reasons to run
GLACIER
Glacier country reveals itself slowly — wide-open prairie, endless sky, and that clean, wild air before the mountains suddenly rise into view. What starts subtle becomes breathtaking as sharp silhouettes turn into towering walls of stone.
Each mile draws you closer, peaks growing bigger and more defined, until a long, steady climb pulls you higher into expanding views. It’s a quiet, powerful reminder that you’re moving along the edge of one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you only get near the Crown of the Continent.
Historic Glacier Park Lodge Finish
Rewarding Paved Point-to-Point
Iconic Landscape Medal Art
Victory Snacks
Two Medicine Lake Views
Reasons to run
GLACIER
Glacier country reveals itself slowly — wide-open prairie, endless sky, and that clean, wild air before the mountains suddenly rise into view. What starts subtle becomes breathtaking as sharp silhouettes turn into towering walls of stone.
Each mile draws you closer, peaks growing bigger and more defined, until a long, steady climb pulls you higher into expanding views. It’s a quiet, powerful reminder that you’re moving along the edge of one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you only get near the Crown of the Continent.
Historic Glacier Park Lodge Finish
Iconic Landscape Medal Art
Rewarding Paved Point-to-Point
Victory
Snacks
Two Medicine Lake Views
GLACIER HALF MARATHON
13.1 Miles
JUNE 27, 2026
5 AID STATIONS
6:00 AM (MDT)
HIGH ELEVATION COURSE
4 HRS (18.5 MIN/MILE)
1,201 FT
The race will start about 1.3 miles east of Kiowa, MT on highway 89.
The entire race will be on pavement except for a couple short sections that run on grass. At Kiowa, the road climbs almost 900 ft. It’s a big climb, but runners will be rewarded with gorgeous views of Glacier National Park, and the prairies at its base as you climb Looking Glass Hill. From mile 5 to mile 10, the course runs downhill while enjoying stunning views of Lower Two Medicine Lake. The last portion has a series of hill-climbs and drops where runners will finish on the front lawn of the Glacier Park Lodge.
The course will be well-marked, but it is your responsibility to stay to the left when running with traffic and be courteous and mindful of cars and other runners. DO NOT step off the course into traffic; you will be disqualified. We want you to stay safe.
What to
EXPECT
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday (Expo)
12:00 PM - Race expo & bib pickup begin at Red Eagle Campground.
4:00 PM - Native Presentation
5:00 PM - Race expo ends
6:00 PM - Bib pickup closes
Saturday (Race Day)
4:00 AM - Runner parking and start line shuttles open at Charging Home Stampede Park.
4:15 AM - Raffles begin near the start
4:15 AM - Bib pickup opens at the start line
5:00 AM - Last start line shuttle leaves!
5:30 AM - Start line bib pickup closes
5:40 AM - Runners line up & last call for gear check
5:45 AM - National Anthem, Blackfeet Honor Song, and Blackfeet Victory Song
6:00 AM - HALF MARATHON BEGINS!
7:00 AM - Spectator parking & shuttles to the finish line begin from Charging Home Stampede Park.
8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony at the finish line
Morning/Afternoon - Shuttles will bring runners and spectators back to the event
parking lot in Browning as needed.
We encourage runners to arrive early on race morning. Find a parking spot, grab some coffee or hot chocolate, and listen for updates from our race announcer (they're the one with the megaphone and early-bird energy)!
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Hear it from our
VACATION RACERS
Stories from runners at past events
"Where do I start? Wow, gorgeous. I hiked a few days prior to race day to experience the park. The expo was great. Love Vacation Race Swag! It was on native american land and I appreciated the way that Vacation Races honored that."
– Sarah
"Stellar production values. Even better views. Yes, it’s up hill for five miles, then down hill, and no, there aren’t many crowds, but oh, that scenery. I normally sneer a little at people who stop in the middle of a race to take selfies, but I certainly took advantage of the views to snap some pics on this race."
— CJ
"Vacation Races hands down has the BEST finisher medals in the business. They are so high quality and so beautiful that I will be traveling all over the country running races with them to collect those medals! The entire race was picturesque and memorable. No complaints."
– Simone
Hear it from our
VACATION RACERS
Stories from runners at past events
Event
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PARKING, SHUTTLES & DROP-OFF
Parking and shuttles will be located at the Charging Home Stampede Park in Browning, MT on race morning.
Shuttles will return runners to the parking lot after the race. There is absolutely no parking or drop off at the start line or finish line.
*Note: There is no shuttle services from Glacier Park Lodge or the Vacation Races Campground (Red Eagle). Runners will need to drive/carpool to the parking lot in Browning in order to catch the shuttle to the start line.
FINISH LINE STAGING:
Shuttles will depart from the finish line at Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier Village back to the parking lot in Browning as runners finish the race.
At the finish line we will have a food box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk. Please help yourself to one food box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner. There will be water at the finish line, but no cups. Please use your reusable cup or water bottle to fill up at the finish line.
In addition to the expo, the merchandise tent will be set up after the race near the finish line!
We welcome spectators to Glacier - but please note that this is not a spectator friendly course. There is no option to cheer runners on along the course. Instead, all spectators should park with the runners in Browning, MT. Then, hop on a spectator shuttle to the finish line! These shuttles will go round-trip from 7:00am until shortly after the last runner finishes their race.
Once your runner has crossed the finish line, please exit the runner recovery area to avoid crowding. The beverages, supplies, and medical tent at the finish line are for runner use only - thank you!
As nature lovers, we are committed to keeping our events sustainable and managing negative impacts on the environment. Here's how you can help us:
CUP-FREE RACING
Single-use plastic is a huge source of waste at any public event. We have reduced that impact by making our events "cup-free".
What does that mean for you?
Coolers of water and electrolyte drink are available at all aid stations, but cups will not be provided on course or at the finish line. In order to stay hydrated, we ask you to bring one of the following:
1. Reusable water bottle
2. Reusable cup - These light-weight cups fold into a pocket or waistband. Request one when you sign up to run!
3. Hydration pack - These are refillable backpacks meant for running that allow you to access fluid via a built-in straw.
ZERO WASTE CONTAINERS
You can help us reduce trash by sorting disposable items into the appropriate container.
You’ll notice three containers at our events:
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Compostables: Organic goods like banana peels and most food items (without the wrapper please!)
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Recyclables: Paper, aluminum, cardboard, steel, and glass. Please dump out any liquids into the compost bin BEFORE recycling the container.
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Everything Else: Non-recyclable food wrappers like from used gel packets and styrofoam. Please dump out any food matter BEFORE throwing away the container.
Please avoid putting organic waste and compostable items in the wrong bin. It gets gross to sort through.
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Place medals will be given to the top 5 male, female, and non-binary runners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group.
Additionally, the top 5 in each of the following age groups will also receive a place medal: 11 and younger, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older.
As of yet, we do not offer non-binary age group awards.
There will be finisher medals for everyone who finishes the race.
RESULTS
Live results will hosted online by Laurel.
Visit the results button below for final finisher times after the event is completed. Keep in mind, the results are not official until all runners have crossed the finish line, and have been reviewed by the event director. Because our age group winners are based on chip time, it is possible to cross the finish line before someone else in your age group while still finishing with a slower time than them.
Top Finisher but missed the awards ceremony? You can request to have your place medal shipped to you!
Got questions about your placement? Please email timing@brooksee.com.
SHIP MY MEDAL
HALF MARATHON RACE PHOTOS
Race photos are available via email the Friday following the week of the race.
Share your experiences with us! Be sure to use the event hashtag in any photos you post from the race or your adventures exploring the park so we can share in the fun with you!
Be sure to use #GlacierHalf in anything you post!
Overall awards (Male, Female, Non-Binary, and Masters Male & Female) are based on gun time. To be eligible, competitors must start in the first wave.
Runners who begin after the first wave will still be eligible for Age Group awards, which are based on chip time.The official Race Shirt is picked up at expo upon check-in, and the official race medal is awarded upon crossing the finish line.
Exclusive Race merchandise will be available both at the race expo and near the finish line! When possible, we'll have race merch for sale in our online store after the race is over.
Please allow time for us to add items online.
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Explore
GLACIER
Glacier National Park is referred to as “The Crown Jewel of The Continent”.
Once you’re here, we think it is easy to see why. Waters from Glacier head in multiple directions and flow to the Pacific, the Gulf, as well as Hudson Bay.
Glacier National Park’s boundary covers a large span of land. Be sure to access the National Park website, and talk to park rangers while visiting to make the most of your visit. A few iconic locations to get you started are: Lake McDonald Valley, Logan Pass, Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glaciers, St. Mary, Two Medicine, Goat Haunt, and North Fork.
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TWIN FALLS VIA TWO MEDICINE
The Fisher Towers Trail explores bizarre landscapes of soaring fins, pinnacles, and spires east of Moab. The 2.6-mile trail twists through the towers, dipping into canyons and traversing beneath cliffs, forming a 5.2-mile round-trip hike.
Difficulty - easy
Elevation - 114 ft
2 miles
GRINNELL GLACIER TRAIL
Delicate Arch is a must-see at Arches National Park, attracting visitors globally. This iconic free-standing arch symbolizes Utah and is among the world's most famous geological features. The 3-mile roundtrip trail climbs 480 feet.
Difficulty - Hard
Elevation - 2073 ft
11.1 miles
GOING TO THE SUN ROAD
One of the most breathtaking drives in the country, this legendary route through Glacier National Park is an absolute bucket-list experience. Access details change year to year, so check the NPS website before you go — in 2026, the park is piloting a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass, with shuttle tickets available on Recreation.gov on a first-come, first-served basis.
Difficulty - Hard
Elevation - 2073 ft
11.1 miles
2026
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